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Abstract
The aim of this study was to identify limitations - and solutions for those limitations – with respect to reporting
clinically suspect situations on poultry farms, possibly caused by Avian Influenza (AI) with the ultimate aim to
facilitate early detection of AI-outbreaks. Focus group sessions were held with policy makers from the
veterinary authorities, and representatives of veterinary practitioners and poultry producers. Personal
interviews with a small group of poultry farmers and practitioners were held to check proposed limitations
and solutions. An electronic questionnaire was mailed to poultry farmers and veterinary practitioners to
investigate perceptions and attitudes concerning clinically suspect situations possibly caused by AI.
After triangulating the responses of veterinary authorities, veterinary practitioners and poultry farmers, six
themes emerged across all groups: 1) lack of knowledge and uncertainty about clinical signs of AI; 2) guilt,
shame and prejudice; 3) negative opinion on control measures; 4) dissatisfaction with post-reporting
procedures; 5) lack of trust in government bodies; 6) uncertainty and lack of transparency of reporting
procedures. In this paper, solutions to break down barriers for reporting a clinically suspect situation are
discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 435-449 |
Journal | Revue scientifique et technique / Office International des Epizooties |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Keywords
- h7n7 epidemic
- descriptive epidemiology
- clinical signs
- 2001 foot
- netherlands
- disease
- virus
- surveillance
- performance
- farmers
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